EpicvsStrisselspalt
Epic and Strisselspalt are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Epic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Epic
FruityBerry
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Epic | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker